SOG is the Group for people interested in the birds of Suffolk, and provides a network and a voice for birdwatchers in the county. The Group is administered by Suffolk birdwatchers for Suffolk birdwatchers, keeping them in touch with what is going on and with each other. Through the Group's Council, SOG has good links with other naturalist and conservation organisations in the region.

SOG organises an extensive programme of field meetings, an opportunity for members, young or old, novice or expert, to see birds, and to share camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts. Indoor meetings are held in Ipswich, with quality speakers entertaining members with slides and stories, both local and from around the world.

The Group's bulletin, The Harrier, published quarterly, keeps members in touch with what's going on - stories about birds, conservation, reserves, and people.

SOG organises and promotes surveys and projects on the birds of Suffolk, with an opportunity for members to participate. SOG is also able to support worthwhile projects through bursaries.

Membership of SOG is open to anyone with an interest in the birds of Suffolk.

Contact

Full details are available from the Membership Secretary Bill Stone, 27 Draymans Way, Ipswich, IP3 0QU. Tel:01473 253640. Single and family membership is available at a respective subscription of £15 and £17 per annum payable on January 1st. Members may attend all meetings and will receive four copies of The Harrier per year.

Click for the SOG Membership form - SOG membership form 2012.

Honorary President: Steve Piotrowski
Chairman: Roy Marsh
Vice Chairman: Steve Abbott
Secretary: Phil Whittaker
Treasurer/Membership Secretary: Bill Stone
Projects Officer: Mick Wright
Bulletin Editor: Phil Brown
Website Coordinator (Publicity Officer): Gi Grieco
Council members: Jean Garrod, Nick Mason (Suffolk Bird Report Editor), Adam Gretton, Jon Warnes, Roger Walsh, Paul Gowen, Robin Harvey

Honorary Vice-Presidents: Jean & Ken Garrod, Mike Jeanes, Mike Hall, Robin Hopper

Events Organisers:
   - Outdoor: Jean Garrod
   - Indoor:   Adam Gretton, Trevor Kerridge, Andrew Gregory

Bulletin Editorial Group: Phil Brown

County Recorders: Colin Jakes (West), Andrew Green (North East), Scott Mayson (South East)

Suffolk Ornithological Records Committee: Malcolm Wright (Chairman), Craig Fulcher (Secretary), Andrew Green, Scott Mayson, Colin Jakes (Recorders), Nick Mason (Bird Report Editor), John Walshe, David Fairhurst, Derek Beamish, Roger Walsh, Richard Drew, Steve Abbott, David Walsh (BBRC correspondent)